Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Stadion am Bruchweg where FSV Mainz 05 play host to FC Energie Cottbus. A crowd of 12,798 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FSV Mainz 05 and FC Energie Cottbus are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Backes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Energie Cottbus kicking off!
2.14
0-0Silvain De Vogt flicks a high pass forward to Arno Welke who brings the ball under control. Arno Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain De Vogt. Silvain De Vogt makes a looping header on goal but Jonas Schnellinger reads it well. Great keeping!
6.51
0-0Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Marc Frieser controls it well on his chest. Marc Frieser cuts inside the box! Marc Frieser shoots from just inside the box but it's a woeful effort!
9.49
0-0Jonas Kirschner advances with the ball. Jonas Kirschner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikolas Döring.
14.51
Silvain De Vogt hits a low pass to Arno Welke. Arno Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Schnellinger who gathers it comfortably.
15.14
Christian Jung threads a neat ball through to Arno Welke. Arno Welke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.30
Silvain De Vogt runs straight at the opposition's defence. Silvain De Vogt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.22
Jonas Kirschner makes a probing pass to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.45
0-1Marc Frieser flicks a high pass forward. Armin Wendel collects the pass. Armin Wendel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.19
Jonas Kirschner makes a simple pass to Marc Frieser. Marc Frieser knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.17
Paul Winkler sees Armin Wendel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Knapp who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
With imagination, Uwe Jentsch plays the ball forward to Arno Welke. Arno Welke lofts in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FSV Mainz 05 appear unchanged since the first half. FC Energie Cottbus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FSV Mainz 05 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.54
JŸrgen Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Arno Welke collects the pass. Arno Welke tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
49.43
Jonas Kirschner sees Marc Frieser in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Frieser controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Knapp manages to gather it.
54.37
Christian Jung sees JŸrgen Heesakkers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Heesakkers tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
55.02
Christian Jung receives the ball from a throw-in from Nikolas Döring. Christian Jung hits a low pass to David Töpfer. David Töpfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Willems.
57.10
0-2JŸrgen Heesakkers clumsily knocks into Leon Willems. JŸrgen Heesakkers is given a warning by the referee! Leon Willems runs off the knock.
59.10
Oliver Maier darts forward. Oliver Maier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.37
Matt Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Maier. Oliver Maier makes a probing pass to Armin Wendel. Armin Wendel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Hollmer.
71.51
Philipp Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to David Töpfer who brings the ball under control. David Töpfer flicks a high pass forward to Christian Jung who brings the ball under control. Christian Jung controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
73.43
0-3Christian Jung receives the ball from a throw-in from Uwe Jentsch. Christian Jung changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Christian Jung runs straight at the defence! Christian Jung shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Leon Willems. Excellent block.
79.19
Oliver Maier passes the ball forward to Matt Campbell. Matt Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Armin Wendel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Wendel lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Maier. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Maier connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Nicolas Knapp.
80.09
0-3Jonas Kirschner takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Matt Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.23
Oliver Maier flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Kirschner who takes it down. Jonas Kirschner shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Knapp smothers it!
84.46
Nikolas Döring controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frits Jongsma.
85.46
Uwe Jentsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, JŸrgen Heesakkers. JŸrgen Heesakkers finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Philipp Hollmer threads the ball through to Christian Jung. Christian Jung threads the ball through to Uwe Jentsch. Uwe Jentsch finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%
Scorers
| Armin Wendel 30, 36 Oliver Maier 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Armin Wendel of FC Energie Cottbus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicolas Knapp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marcel Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nikolas Döring (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arno Littbarski (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Töpfer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Christian Jung (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Uwe Jentsch (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Silvain De Vogt (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Arno Welke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | JŸrgen Heesakkers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Armin Schell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Welke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Mcinnes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Schnellinger (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leon Willems (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frits Jongsma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oliver Maier (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Jonas Kirschner (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matt Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Winkler (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Armin Wendel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marc Frieser (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Medina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rainer Busse (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kevin Behrens (ATT) | 0 | |